April 2002
President of Madagascar Will Not Accept Election Recount Results - 2002-04-29
President Didier Ratsiraka of Madagascar has announced he will not accept the results of an election recount, following threats from his supporters to reject the…
Madagascar Supreme Court Declares Marc Ravalomanana Winner of Presidential Election
The Madagascar Supreme Court has declared Marc Ravalomanana the winner of the December presidential election, with 51% of the votes. Didier Ratsiraka, his opponent, refuses…
Condition for the Palestinian Leader's Exit from His Headquarters in Ramallah - 2002-04-27
Ariel Sharon has proposed that Yasser Arafat can leave his besieged headquarters in Ramallah but only without Palestinian militants. This situation highlights ongoing tensions and…
Israeli Forces Arrest 20 Palestinians in Qalqilya Raid - 2002-04-26
Israeli forces conducted a raid in Qalqilya, resulting in the death of a Palestinian militant leader and the arrest of 20 Palestinians. Concurrently, protests against…
Interview with Siamak Shojaei on Investment in Iran, April 24, 2002
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament reassured foreign investors about Iran's stability at an oil exhibition, while economist Siamak Shojaei challenged this view, citing high…
Meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Chief with Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-24
Javier Solana met with Yasser Arafat in Ramallah after Israeli officials allowed access, marking a significant diplomatic engagement. Concurrently, Turkey and Greece initiated a peace…
Unsuccessful Summit of the Leaders of the Five Caspian Sea Coastal States Concludes
The leaders of Iran, Russia, and three other Caspian Sea coastal states ended a summit without an agreement on resource division. Discussions included counter-terrorism efforts…
Tunisian Truck Driver Suspected in Explosion - 2002-04-16
A Tunisian truck driver is suspected of being involved in a deadly explosion outside a synagogue in Djerba, which killed 16 people, including German tourists.…
Suspect of Last Week's Explosion at Synagogue in Tunisia Arrested - 2002-04-16
A man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of involvement in a deadly explosion at a synagogue in Tunisia that killed sixteen people, including…
European Environment Ministers Criticize Canada and the United States
European environment ministers criticized Canada and the U.S. for their lack of commitment to reducing greenhouse gases, particularly in light of the U.S. withdrawal from…
German Government Believes Attack on Tunisian Synagogue Was Intentional
The German government has determined that the explosion outside a synagogue in Tunisia was a deliberate attack, not an accident. Eight German tourists were among…
President Bush Committed to Ending Violence Between Israel and Palestinians - 2002-04-12
President Bush reaffirmed his commitment to ending violence between Israel and Palestinians during a call with Bahrain's Emir, Sheikh Hamad. The conversation highlighted concerns over…
Bahraini March Towards the US Embassy in Manama - 2002-04-10
Thousands of Bahraini protesters marched towards the US Embassy in Manama, leading to clashes with police who used tear gas to disperse them. The protests…
Delay of the Launch of the Atlantis Space Shuttle - 2002-04-05
The launch of the Atlantis space shuttle has been postponed to Sunday due to a hydrogen fuel leak detected at the launch pad. NASA engineers…
Continued Violence in India - 2002-04-03
In Gujarat, India, communal violence has resulted in the deaths of at least five Muslims, including women and a child, after Hindu rioters set their…
Anti-Israeli Protests Continue in the Arab World - 2002-04-03
Anti-Israeli protests are ongoing across the Arab world, with thousands demanding the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the release of Yasser Arafat. Protests have turned…
Occupation of Two More Palestinian Cities - 2002-04-03
Israeli forces have occupied two more Palestinian cities, Jenin and Salfit, amidst ongoing violence and international pressure for withdrawal. Armed Palestinians are besieged in the…
Cairo Protests in Support of Palestine - 2002-04-01
Protests erupted in Cairo and Alexandria in support of Palestine, with demonstrators clashing with police as they attempted to reach the Israeli embassy. Similar protests…